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Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,855

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $37,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelModel SModel SCruze
TrimBasePerformancePremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $23,120
Nappa Leather 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750  
Wood trim 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
Enhanced Convenience Package     865
Nappa Leather 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Wood trim 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
Enhanced Convenience Package     787
Options (change) 3,750 2,250 2,860
Options (change) 0 0 2,602
Destination 1,170 1,170 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $64,820 $88,320 $26,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,867
Model Year201220122016
ModelModel SModel SCruze
TrimBasePerformancePremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine302hp E416hp E153hp I4
TransmissionA1A1T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21225/45-17
Total Price$64,820$88,320$26,855
Adjustments for Features-200-2,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,620$86,145$26,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,525$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201220122016
ModelModel SModel SCruze
TrimBasePerformancePremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Rear side airbags  $300
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750 
60 kWh battery pack$0  
85 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop  $150
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000 
High-performance inverter $0 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive, small$5$5 
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Tachometer  $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,100$8,075$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$2,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments201560

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122016
ModelModel SCruze
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in106.3 in
Length196.0 in183.7 in
Width77.3 in70.5 in
Height56.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.2,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested102553%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

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